Be The Star You Are!® 501 c3

Empowering Women, Families, and Youth since 1999

Be the Star You Are! ® charity Empowers women, families, and youth
Ukrainian Flags
Donate via PayPal
  • Facebook Social Icon
  • Twitter Social Icon
  • Tumblr Social Icon
  • LinkedIn Social Icon
  • YouTube Social  Icon
  • Pinterest Social Icon
  • Instagram Social Icon
Online Store
2022 candid-seal-platinum-png.png

Communicate, Collaborate, Innovate

2022-top-rated-awards-badge-embed.png
  • HELLO

  • BOOK PACKAGE

  • ABOUT US

  • PROGRAMS-EVENTS

    • EVENTS 2021 & BEYOND
    • EVENTS 2016-2020
    • WRITING WITH THE STARS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
    • EARTH GRATITUDE E-FESTIVAL
    • VIRTUAL WONDERS MAGIC SHOW
  • POSITIVE RESULTS

  • HOW TO HELP

    • Operation Disaster Relief
  • CONTACT

  • BLOG

  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    • All Posts
    • Books
    • Nature
    • Youth
    • Health
    • StarStyle® Radio
    • Lifestyle
    • Gardening
    • Entertainment
    • Express Yourself Teen Radio
    • Empowerment
    Search
     Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, and Conflict
    Cynthia Brian
    • Oct 16, 2021
    • 3 min

    Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, and Conflict

    https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133879/misogyny-sexual-harassment-and-conflict What is misogyny and what determines sexual harassment? This is a serious topic that host Ruhani tackles along with reporter Rose. Both women are grateful that they are respected and taken seriously. Sexual misconduct is so ingrained in our society that many people, mainly women, feel unsafe in workplaces, doctor’s offices, and even places of worship. The media acts as a watchdog, exposing the
    Feminism
    Cynthia Brian
    • Oct 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    Feminism

    https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133752/feminism Since host, Ruhani, was born on International Women’s Day, her family have always joked that she is a natural-born feminist. During these troubling times, it is critical to uplift women and broadcast every woman’s voice, so no one is left behind. In the segment, American Connection, Maggie says that “as a feminist, i want to make sure that my feminism includes all people, which is where intersectionality comes to play.” She
    Plant Propagation
    Cynthia Brian
    • Oct 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    Plant Propagation

    *I recommend that all bachelors have a garden. It will give them the experience of being a parent.” Richard Goodman One time when I was the celebrity garden guest on an HGTV program, the discussion turned to relationships and family. My advice was like Richard Goodman. I announced that relationships and parenting are like gardening. They require being present, constant nurturing, detailed attention, consistent efforts, and sometimes sacrifice. If you can grow a plant, you ca
    Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    Disaster Preparedness, Restaurant Etiquette, Destructive Connections

    What is your emergency plan if a disaster occurs? Is your “Go Bag” packed and ready/ Where will you go? Who will you contact? What things do you need to do to prepare in advance in case the worst happens? As you start going back to enjoy a restaurant experience, there are some new rules of participation. Are you polite and use manners when you go out to eat? Restaurants are run by people who work hard to provide a service to diners. You’ll get the low-down on how to act, comm
    Racism
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Racism

    Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible. Maya Angelou Diya Hituvalli and Ruhani Chhabra confront racism with all its ugly ramifications on Express Yourself!™. Ignorance contributes to racism. It’s critical to educate yourself and be open to learning and listening about other cultures, perspectives, and traditions. Pay attention to communities and surround yourself with diversity to understand others. Rebuild you
    Fall Harvest and Bulb Buying
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 17, 2021
    • 5 min

    Fall Harvest and Bulb Buying

    By Cynthia Brian “Tickle it with a hoe and it will laugh into a harvest.” English Saying Every September I think about two major garden projects that transpire throughout the autumn season: harvesting and bulb buying. Fall boasts a spectacular bounty of pears, Asian pears, grapes, apples, tomatoes, tangerines, blackberries, walnuts, kiwis, and more. The last of the peaches and nectarines are being picked while festivals celebrating the end of the fruit and vegetable collecti
    Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Time
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    Pandemic Partners, Climate Change Effects, Bulbs and Harvest Time

    How has the isolation of the pandemic affected human relationships? Do we feel more connected to strangers than our loved ones? Are intimate relationships strained? Did you feel closer to fictional characters more than real ones? Who were your pandemic partners? Planet Earth is on a catastrophic collision course. The effects of climate change are pervasive and with greenhouse gases rising, irreversible damage is imminent. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and drough
    22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    22nd Anniversary of Be the Star You Are!, 20 Years of 9/11, Vacation Living

    Be the Star You Are!® 501 c 3 charity launched on 9/9/1999 with just a few volunteers with a dream to empower women, families, and youth by providing positive media messages, increased literacy, and tools for living. No one realized that 22 years later, BTSYA would be a recognized as a top non profit for arts, culture, and empowerment, especially for teens. Founder and Executive Director will celebrate the anniversary with an overview of the amazing history of this grassroots
    Women's Safety
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 6, 2021
    • 3 min

    Women's Safety

    https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/133179/womens-safety Have you ever felt frightened or intimidated when out walking alone? Have you ever wondered what you should do if approached by an attacker? Sadly, this is the society that we face where everyone, but mostly women, have to fear when going outside because of the horrible things that humans do to one another. Hosts Diya Hituvalli and Nihal Gill offer tips to keep you safe. Diya has created a FREE app called KeepMeSafe. I
    Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 2, 2021
    • 3 min

    Getting Together, Digital Dope, College Living Spaces

    Humans are social beings and we like getting together. With warm weather predicted for the next two months, gathering in our gardens for a picnic, barbecue, or just a chat will be a safer method of communing. Fete the final days of summer with a casual gathering or formal gala. A setting in nature sets the tone for a festive, friendly, and safe celebration for the benefit of everyone. Get vaccinated! Are you addicted to video games? What about social media, your phone, emails
    Garden Gatherings
    Cynthia Brian
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 4 min

    Garden Gatherings

    https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1514/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Garden-gatherings.html “We need to teach people that the environment has a direct bearing on our own benefit.” Dalai Lama It’s official. The Pfizer vaccine has received full and final approval by the FDA with the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines soon to follow. The CDC stated that if we want to spend time with people who don’t live with us, outdoor activities are the saf
    Environmental Crisis
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    Environmental Crisis

    Earth is in peril. Severe droughts parch some areas while torrential rains flood others; gargantuan wildfires consume whole territories while freakish ice storms crash city grids. These and other environmental stresses are flaming human conflict and inflaming our health and the wellbeing of the animal kingdom. Hosts Ruhani Chhabra and Diya Hituvalli interview environmentalist author, Andrew Michael, about his e-book, Arising Soul Pals: Keep Your Eyes on the Rise, to illustrat
    Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    Pet Partners, Letting Go of Nothing, Back to School

    Did you adopt a pet during this pandemic? Have you been spending 24/7 with your new furry family friend because you’ve been working from home? What are you going to do when you have to go back to the office? Many pet owners want to bring their animals to the office. Peter Russell’s Letting Go of Nothing, is a practical and empowering approach to the age-old quest to let go of the thoughts and feelings that block happiness, impede change, and hinder self-acceptance. Cynthia Br
    Ecology, Healing with Nature, and Environmental Racism
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Ecology, Healing with Nature, and Environmental Racism

    https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132926/ecology-healing-with-nature-and-environmental-racism Sidney Suh and Diya Hituvalli host an informative program about ecology, healing with nature and environmental racism. In Innovation Nation, Arjin Claire talks about how healing with nature is the idea that the human body has an inherent ability to heal itself over time without using what we view today as true medicines or remedies. Ecology is a branch of biology that specifically
    Sacred Spaces
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    Sacred Spaces

    Press Pass: https://blog.voiceamerica.com/2021/08/18/sacred-spaces/ “Nature is the original church. Worship there daily.” Alan Cohen If we have learned anything from the pandemic of the past eighteen months, it is that our greatest blessing is to be able to go outdoors to breathe fresh air. Many people choose to hike the hills, walk the reservoir, or take a jaunt to the ocean to calm nerves and preserve sanity. For those of us fortunate enough to have a garden, balcony, porc
    Get Vaccinated, Flying with Kindness, Managing Time
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 18, 2021
    • 3 min

    Get Vaccinated, Flying with Kindness, Managing Time

    The U.S. had more than 36.5 million confirmed Covid-19 cases and 625,000 deaths. Only about 50.3% of the population have been fully vaccinated. Vaccine resisters offer many rationales for why they do not have to be vaccinated. but what is more important than your health and safety? The enemy is the virus. It can’t mutate if it can’t replicate. Get vaccinated Flying used to be pleasurable. It was even called the “friendly skies”. Air rage is on the uptick. What can we do to fl
    Space Exploration
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Space Exploration

    https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/132814/space-exploration Many children say that when they grow up they want to be an astronaut. Going into space as a regular citizen is not a distant fictional idea. Hosts Nihal and Diya talk with reporters Sidney and Ruhani about exploring space, the importance of STEM for women and minorities, NASA, the planets, galaxies, space tourism, and movies that have influenced their understanding of space. Space exploration teaches us about our
    Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra, Vaccine Update
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 12, 2021
    • 4 min

    Cynthia Brian’s Life Mantra, Sacred Spaces, Nature’s Orchestra, Vaccine Update

    Businesses, airlines, and healthcare facilities are now requiring employees to be vaccinated. An unvaccinated person is about 50 times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 than a vaccinated person, and nearly 300 times more likely to die if infected. Compelling data. Are you vaccinated? Take your shot. Cynthia Brian has only three rules in life: Smile, Have Fun, and Be Wild and Wacky. When you read any of her books in her Be the Star You Are!® series, you’ll find yours
    Social Media and More
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    Social Media and More

    “Don’t use social media to impress people, use it to impact people” -Unknown If you want to know about working with social media for fun and for profit, our three teen social media gurus have the answers. In Teenship, Ruhani talks about using social media as a tool for social justice as well as for expressing one’s feelings. She has thousands of Tik Tok followers and has launched an Instagram for Express Yourself Teen Radio. https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ In
    Water Wisely, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips
    Cynthia Brian
    • Aug 5, 2021
    • 3 min

    Water Wisely, Climate Change Effects, Back to School Tips

    Besides the financial burden of re-landscaping, maintaining a garden during a drought is essential not only for the aesthetics and beauty a garden provides but for keeping your home cooler and contributing to a fire safety zone. If you let your plants and trees die, your parched landscape could become a fire hazard. Water is essential to life. Water matters. Our health, safety, and homes are being affected by the extreme weather conditions making everyday more challenging. 20
    23
    4
    56

    "To Be a Leader, You Must Be a Reader. Read, Lead, Succeed. "

    Find us: 

    P.O. Box 376

    Moraga, California 94556

    info@BetheStarYouAre.org

    ​

    Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Facebook Social Icon
    • Twitter Social Icon
    • Tumblr Social Icon
    • LinkedIn Social Icon
    • YouTube Social  Icon
    • Pinterest Social Icon
    • Instagram Social Icon
    Photo Gallery
    Be the Star You Are! charity empowering women, familiies and youth

    © 1999-2022 Be the Star You Are!®

    Be the Star You Are!® is a Registerd Trademark.

    All rights reserved. 

    Donate via PayPal
    Donate via Givebutter